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A motivational speaker is a professional speaker who makes speeches intending to lift up and motivate their audiences.

Types of events

A keynote speech generally takes place either at the beginning of the event, or the close of the event. The length of these speeches generally last 45 minutes to two hours in duration. In comparison, a workshop or seminar generally lasts three to seven hours, and in some cases several days.

Training

The motivational speaking profession requires no formal training or certification, skills in public speaking are necessary.

Fee

Fees paid to any speakers, whether motivational or not, vary based on the speaker's expertise, star power, experience, niche and level of customization.

Motivational Speakers engage the audience and share best practices, experiences and life lessons while at the same time entertaining their audiences.

Religious Nature

Many speakers adopt an evangelic tone. Religious-laced speeches can be ineffective and one-dimensional for people who are not religious or who hold different religious beliefs.

Compared to Inspirational Speakers

There are similarities between motivational speakers and inspirational speakers, and someone could be labeled as both simultaneously, but they are not necessarily interchangeable. One subtle difference is that inspirational speakers often deliver a "warm, encouraging message, sometimes based on a story of overcoming great obstacles," with a desired outcome of enlivening or exalting emotion. In contrast, motivational speakers may deliver a presentation that is more energetic in nature, with a desired outcome of moving attendees to action.[1]

Notable figures

Many Motivational speakers have acquired substantial popularity, fame and monetary reward.

References

The Speakers Group. "TSG Speakers Bureau Reference Guide: Motivational Speakers". Accessed March 15, 2008

External links

Pinsker, Sanford, "Was Ralph Waldo Emerson Our First Motivational Speaker?", Virginia Quarterly Review, Summer 2001

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